Daniel Island Club (Ralston Creek Course)

Course Type: Private

Design Role: New Design 2006

Co-Designer(s): Bryce Swanson

Client Course Description

Against a stunning backdrop of natural saltwater marsh and tidal creek vistas, acclaimed golf course architect Rees Jones has designed a true Lowcountry classic. Ralston Creek, Daniel Island’s second 18-hole masterpiece, is a par 72 course playing 7,446 yards from the championship tees. Opened in 2006, the course was named among the nation’s top new private courses by Golfweek and Golf Digest magazines. “The layout has all the elements of a stern test of golf,” says Jones, “including strategically placed, sculpted fairway bunkers, diversely contoured greens, greenside bunkers placed to protect the championship pin positions, and enough length for the long hitters. Ralston Creek is a course that will stand the test of time for generations of Daniel Island club members and their families.”

Designer Notes

The golf course features large oak trees and salt water marsh that add to the uniqueness of this golf experience.

Tournaments

• Nationwide Tour Championship: 2010, 2011
• Palmetto Pride Nationwide Tour Event: 2009

Awards

• Golf Digest: Eighth, Best New Private
• Golfweek: Top 50 New Courses
• Golfweek: America's Best Residential Courses
• Audubon International: Certified Cooperative Sanctuary